1st Edition
A Concise Guide to the Mental Capacity Act Basic Principles in Practice
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Chapter 2
How do we make decisions and how do we assess decision-making?
Chapter 3
What do I need to know about depriving someone of their liberty?
(With assistance from Karen Jackson, Consultant Solicitor)
Chapter 4
What is the "General Defence"?
Chapter 5
Complex and challenging issues in MCA from frontal lobe paradox, giving evidence in the Court of Protection to how to deal with an impasse in Best Interests
Chapter 6
Common Assessments of Mental Capacity – cases to consider
Biography
Dr Tracey Ryan-Morgan is a HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, an Associate Fellow and Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, as well as a Chartered Scientist and a Regional Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and is listed on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Tracey consults across the UK and in Harley Street, London.
"Understanding how Acquired Brain Injury impacts upon decision making and, therefore, potentially upon Mental Capacity is essential for health and social care staff. This book provides straightforward and structured guidance to aid the process. The use of detailed and multi-layered case studies helps the reader remain grounded in the real world, with all of its complexities and nuances." – Dr Mark Holloway, Senior Brain Injury Case Manager & Expert Witness
"This book is an essential read for anybody working with people who lack mental capacity and for those professionals tasked with assessing mental capacity. Filled with excellent examples and references to relevant case law, Dr Ryan-Morgan's excellent book covers the basics of the Mental Capacity Act and capacity assessments through to the most complex of issues such as the frontal lobe paradox." – Dr Peter Marshall, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
